Category: Retail

Hot Topic has reportedly suffered a data breach exposing tens of millions of customer records. The data breach happened in October and exposed 57 million unique email addresses, but also included physical addresses, phone numbers, purchases, genders, dates of birth, and partial credit data containing …

With the holiday season in full swing, retailers are already navigating an economic landscape marked by shifting consumer behaviors. According to Deloitte, holiday retail sales are expected to increase by more than 3 percent this year, a long-awaited sign that we’re finally approaching pre-pandemic levels. …

The rising incidences of fraud and theft across the retail industry has been a significant challenge for organizations to deal with. There may not be a simple solution to the problem, yet there are people and organizations taking the lead when it comes to fraud …

Embattled discount chain Dollar Tree announced its CEO and chairman, Rick Dreiling, had stepped down on Sunday. Dreiling, who joined Dollar Tree as executive chairman in March 2022, said he is leaving for personal reasons. “With my health presenting some new challenges over the past …

With only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, brands and marketers need to be more strategic than ever this holiday season, as there’s less time to capitalize on one of the year’s most important revenue opportunities. Despite the shortened timeline, holiday sales are still expected …

In the years following the pandemic, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) became a top priority for many companies. It was encouraging to see businesses take meaningful steps toward building more inclusive workplaces and marketing strategies. But as economic uncertainties arise, some companies are starting to …

This video features a panel discussing how retailers are tackling loss prevention and fraud through technology from Total Retail Tech 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Speakers include Sree Sreedhararaj, Chief Technology Officer, IPSY; Karen Beebe, Chief Technology Officer, Bealls, Inc.; Adam Gunnett, Director, IT and Business …

This video features a keynote from Cindy Solomon, founder and CEO of Courageous Leadership Institute, titled “Why Courageous Leaders Are Driving the Evolution of Tech” from Total Retail Tech 2024 in Charlotte, NC. As a self-confessed “recovering corporate executive,” Cindy’s mission is to radically update the …

Bealls, Inc. is a legacy family-owned business undergoing a technology modernization journey. In this video interview, Karen Beebe, chief technology officer of Bealls, Inc., reflects on the company’s history, culture and commitment to innovation. Beebe shares how she stays up-to-date on the latest technology advancements …

As the holiday season approaches, retailers face a unique opportunity to strengthen customer relationships and drive long-term loyalty long after December. With Cyber Week spending reaching an astonishing $38 billion in 2023, up 7.8 percent from the previous year, it’s clear that consumers are ready …